Introducing Cover: The Revolutionary Software Platform Launching with Four Applications Empowering Chefs, Mixologists, Restaurateurs & Industry Professionals to Thrive
A new solution for cost savings, recipe sharing, collaboration and career growth
Chicago, IL (November 21, 2024) – Today, culinary industry veteran Ty Fujimura and tech industry veteran Brian Paul proudly announce the launch of Cover, a revolutionary software platform featuring four applications designed to transform the restaurant industry. Cover provides chefs, mixologists, restauranteurs, industry professionals, and the “culinary curious” opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and thrive. Headquartered in Chicago, Cover addresses critical pain points in an industry where both creativity and efficiency are paramount.
Unlocking New Revenue Streams with the Cover Culinary Exchange
Cover Culinary Exchange offers chefs, mixologists, and food & beverage professionals a unique platform to showcase and share their talents. Through Cover’s innovative recipe publishing tools and subscription model, industry veterans can list, manage and track the popularity of their prized creations—whether it’s a signature dish or an inventive cocktail—directly to other professionals and culinary enthusiasts. Cover takes a user-centric approach, enabling contributors to bolster their image and scale their talent while fostering a vibrant ecosystem of culinary creativity and innovation.
Job Matching and Gig Opportunities through Cover Connect
The platform also addresses another critical challenge facing the culinary industry: labor shortages and high turnover. With Cover Connect, both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) professionals can discover extra shifts, temporary gigs, and full-time roles. This makes it easier for restaurant owners to staff their venues while offering professionals additional ways to earn income and gain experience. Newcomers to the industry can find vital entry-level opportunities, while seasoned pros can enhance their careers by connecting with top-tier restaurants.
Empowering Restaurateurs to spin up concepts more quickly, add diversity to their offerings and save on R&D
By sourcing recipe innovations directly from industry experts through Cover Culinary Exchange and collaborating over Cover Chef Chat, owners can leverage the Cover Platform to scale, diversify and save on costly research and development (R&D). Additionally, Cover is the ultimate resource for talent acquisition. With Cover Connect, our job listing board, employers can easily link with skilled FOH and BOH staff.
Connecting and Innovating with Chef Chat
Chef Chat is a members-only application designed to connect and network professional members, allowing them to innovate with peers and share best practices. This exclusive platform enhances collaboration among industry professionals, fostering a focused space for culinary inspiration and creativity.
Sharing Insights and Opportunities with Nosh Pit
In addition to job matching and recipe sharing, Cover introduces Nosh Pit, an interactive forum where users can share articles, insights, industry trends, job opportunities, and more. Nosh Pit fosters a collaborative community for chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, and culinary enthusiasts alike, enabling them to exchange ideas, stay informed, and find new opportunities.
A Collaborative Effort for the Future of the Culinary Industry
Co-founded by Brian Paul, a seasoned tech executive, and Ty Fujimura, a highly respected name in Chicago’s renowned restaurant scene, Cover bridges the gap between culinary excellence and technology-driven efficiency. Together, they have created a platform that not only supports the financial health of restaurants but also offers opportunities to extend and expand the careers of culinary professionals. “We recognized the growing complexity and steepening challenges in and around the culinary industry. The industry and macro-economic dynamics created new and more pressing problems for industry professionals and the consumer. We recognized these challenges up front and worked to strike a balance of practicality and innovation at the foundation of Cover, enabling us to scale exceptional value now and into the future.,” said Brian Paul, co-founder of Cover. “As someone deeply embedded in the restaurant world, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges our industry faces—from staffing shortages to high operational costs,” said Ty Fujimura, co-founder of Cover. “Our goal with this platform is to provide resources that help restaurateurs reduce costs while giving chefs and mixologists a way to maximize their earning potential, and also inviting the culinary curious consumer to explore, learn, and engage on the platform.”
About Cover
Headquartered in Chicago, Cover is an innovative software platform designed for the culinary industry, launching with four applications: Cover Culinary Exchange for recipe sharing, Cover Connect for job matching and gig opportunities, Chef Chat for networking among professional members, and Nosh Pit for sharing insights and collaboration. Cover is committed to cost control, improving operational efficiency, while extending and expanding the careers of chefs, mixologists, and industry professionals.